Feoffee2 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Hi I am new to this website and this is my first post so please go easy. I am wondering how simalar stanier coaches are to mark 1 as I have some Dapol kits and was wondering if they are convertable as it would save me some cash. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted April 8, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 8, 2015 Hi I am new to this website and this is my first post so please go easy. I am wondering how simalar stanier coaches are to mark 1 as I have some Dapol kits and was wondering if they are convertable as it would save me some cash. Thanks Not really Feoffee they are quite different. Windows, lengths etc are all different. However Staniers were quite widespread so if you are looking for a good general crimson and cream or maroon 50/60s era coach they could still fit the bill. They were seen on Scottish, Eastern, Western and Southern regions as well as normal LMS Region . Hope this helps . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted April 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 8, 2015 Or if you really need some Mk1's (e.g. because you want to model a later date than 1967), sell/swap the Dapol kits and buy/swap some Mk1s. Apart from some of the more recent superdetailed models, you should be able to pick up some Mk1s at a reasonable price Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feoffee2 Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 Hi Thanks guys I am not that bothered about lengths and things just want it to roughly look like a mark 1 Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I'm afraid a Stannier underframe is never going to look like a Mk1 underframe. Totally different trussing arrangements. Unless you wanted to scratch build the underframe from brass angle having ground/cut away the other. Lot of work. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feoffee2 Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 Ok thanks think I will sell them Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted April 8, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 8, 2015 I've got some old Hornby MK 1s you are welcome to (and I mean 70s style) for cost of postage. I was going to dump them as they are in the way in the loft, PM me if you would be interested. You could always set fire to them if they are not what you want!!! Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiptonian Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 How many do you have? If Feoffee2 doesn't want them, I may be able to offer them a home! (ooooo, cheeky!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feoffee2 Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 Think I have 3 but may repurpose them into camping coaches and such like. Thanks of I don't your welcome to them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted April 9, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 9, 2015 I've got some old Hornby MK 1s you are welcome to (and I mean 70s style) for cost of postage. I was going to dump them as they are in the way in the loft, PM me if you would be interested. You could always set fire to them if they are not what you want!!! Phil The bodywork on the old Triang (later Hornby) Mk1 was pretty good. Just a pity that they did not do an all 2nd class (open and/or corridor). Wheels not so good but if you are giving them away, OP can afford some replacement wheels. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feoffee2 Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 The bodywork on the old Triang (later Hornby) Mk1 was pretty good. Just a pity that they did not do an all 2nd class (open and/or corridor). Wheels not so good but if you are giving them away, OP can afford some replacement wheels. Hi That's good to know and I always replace plastic wheels with metal ones. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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